September 28, 2006

Opening Event for Symphony Center & Gallery

614 Lincolnway, La Porte
Friday, October 13, 2006
5:00pm – 8:00pm
Free – open to the public

This is the premier art show and building opening for the newly remodeled space operated by the La Porte County Symphony Orchestra. Come see the building, meet the staff and enjoy the art show. A percentage of all the artwork sold in the building will go to the orchestra. The gallery space will feature a variety of on going exhibits by local artists.

This art show will feature the work of 4 local artists Lee Rardin - watercolors, JoFran Bendix - fiber artist, Merry Johnson – oil paintings, and Bob GiImore – photographer. This show will continue to run through November and is part of the Heart of Art Tour on Saturday October 14 and Sunday October 15 from 11:00am – 5:00pm.

Lee Rardin – Painter
Recent work by Lee includes a wide range of subjects, mostly watercolors but also some acrylic on canvas works. All original artwork, she is well known for her depictions of people in everyday situations. Landscapes and depictions of nature have a painterly feel with bold brush strokes and intermingling of flowing colors.

JoFran Bendix – Fiber Artist
Working in traditional fiber techniques, JoFran comes to untraditional conclusions pulling from nature color, form and texture. Oftentimes natural items are incorporated into her work. Included in this collection of work are boxes, baskets, garments and sculpture. Her sculpture might veer towards the mythological.

Merry Johnson – Painter
A representational artist, Merry works in Oil, Pastel and Watercolor. Mostly Portraiture and the human figure are her area of focus. But she also enjoys doing landscapes and still life as well. While she has a realistic style her colorful expressions show an appreciation for the abstraction of composition in paint.

Bob Gilmore – Photography
“I have been involved in photography for nearly 40 years, the last ten of which have been exclusively digital. I have a wide subject interest and I am particularly partial to black and whites. Most of my current work is from La Porte County and the Georgia low country." You’ll find that Bob has a unique perspective on the world around him.

Photos Attached:
Lee Rardin
Gallery
Symphony Center and Gallery and Logo

For additional information:
Cheryl Ferguson-Executive Director
Lee Rardin-Exhibit Manager and artist
219-362-9020
Executive@lcso.net